Looking for the best place to stay in Palm Springs? After a complete renovation in 2019 and then a shut down due to COVID in 2020, the Renaissance Esmeralda is finally back…and better than ever! The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is centrally located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, between Palm Desert and […]
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Las Vegas, Nevada is definitely a different experience these days. With COVID restrictions in place, nightclubs, shows, and festivals still remain off limits. But there is still plenty to do in Las Vegas, especially if you venture off the strip. Here are my recommendations for the top 5 things to do off the strip in […]
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We just got back from an amazing time in Austin. It was our first time flying since the pandemic began and it felt so good to finally be traveling again. Andrew used to live in Houston and always talks about his love of Texas. It was my first time in the state and now I […]
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Located in Southern California within a 2 hour drive of Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Palm Springs, is Temecula Valley, Southern California’s wine country and one of our favorite spots for a weekend getaway. Temecula Valley is made up of a historic town square surrounded by rolling hills and sprawling vineyards. Over the […]
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During the 1950s and ’60s, Bombay Beach on the east coast of the Salton Sea was a booming resort town. Celebrities including Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, the Beach Boys, Jerry Lewis, and Desi Arnaz flocked to the lake to swim, water-ski, golf and party. It was nicknamed the “Salton Riviera” and rivaled nearby Palm Springs. […]
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You may have seen Salvation Mountain before on social media or in movies like “Into the Wild”, but you need to experience it in person to really appreciate it. Salvation Mountain is located in the lower desert of Southern California in Imperial County just east of the Salton Sea and about 90 minutes from Palm […]
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Living in So Cal, I’m fortunate enough to get to visit Santa Monica throughout the year, but my absolute favorite time to visit is during the holidays. The city transforms into a winter wonderland complete with shimmering lights, holiday decor, a giant Christmas tree, and an outdoor ice skating rink. It’s the perfect getaway for […]
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Pismo Beach is a cozy little beach town on the Central California Coast. We had driven through it before on road trips to Northern California, however this was our first time staying in Pismo. We absolutely loved this quaint little town. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the California Coast without all […]
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Andrew and I spent 3 days in the So Cal beach town of Oceanside. Only an hour south of our home in Huntington Beach, I can’t believe this was our first time staying in this amazing town. Oceanside offers a laid-back vibe with beautiful beaches, a charming harbor, and a great food and craft beer […]
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This was our second time visiting Ubud and it was even more beautiful than we remembered. Surrounded by rainforest and rice paddies, Ubud is a town that embodies traditional Balinese culture. When looking for a place to stay, we knew we wanted to stay outside of the busy Ubud center, but still close enough to […]
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